FeaturedNeurology·November 16, 2015·5 min readPreventing Alzheimer’s Diseases by Modulating Stress CircuitryUsing a small molecule drug that reduces activity of the brain's stress circuitry significantly reduces Alzheimer's neuropathology and prevents the onsite of cognitive impairment in mouse models of the disease, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 10, 2015·5 min readBrain Chemicals That Create PTSD Response DiscoveredFindings could lead to better treatments for people with PTSD, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·September 16, 2015·4 min readResearchers Discover Link Between Stress and Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study reports stress releases corticotrophin releasing factor, which increases the production of amyloid beta, a protein implicated in Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 24, 2015·3 min readPhysical Activity Improves Mental Flexibility in Older AdultsOlder people who engage in regular physical activity have more intact white matter and have more variable brain activity than their less active peers, a new study reports.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeurology·November 17, 2014·4 min readResearchers Discover New Type of Neuron that Plays Key Role in Nicotine AddictionResearchers report if specific neurons in the VTA which are active both when using and withdrawing from nicotine.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 20, 2014·3 min readMaturing Brain Flips Function of Amygdala in Regulating Stress HormonesAccording to a new study, the amygdala has an inhibitory effect on cortisol during early development of nonhuman primates.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 24, 2014·3 min readFruitfly Study Identifies Brain Circuit that Drives Daily Cycles of Rest and ActivityResearchers identify neural circuitry in fruit flies that helps control their circadian rhythm.Read More